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💗 Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Strata Recipe:
- Rich and Flavorful: Combines savory bacon, hearty bread, and sharp Parmesan for a delicious taste.
- Easy to Prepare: Assemble ahead, perfect for stress-free mornings.
- Comforting: A warm, comforting dish ideal for brunch or breakfast.
- Make-Ahead Convenience: Prepare the night before and bake in the morning.
- Nutritious: Includes spinach for a healthy, veggie-packed meal.
- Textural Delight: Offers a satisfying mix of creamy and crispy textures.
❓ What Is Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Recipe?
Ina Garten’s Breakfast Strata consists of cubed bread, bacon, onion, garlic, spinach, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonings. It’s assembled in layers, refrigerated overnight, and baked until golden, offering a savory, hearty breakfast or brunch dish.
🧀 Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Ingredients
- 8 cups (about a 12 ounce loaf) cubed bread
- 8 slices uncooked bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 packed cups fresh chopped spinach
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 9 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- optional garnish: fresh ground black pepper, flaky sea salt, and/or extra parmesan cheese
🥘 How To Make Ina Garten Breakfast Strata
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish (or one of a similar size) with cooking oil or grease it.
- Fill the pan with bread and spread it out in a single layer. Then, set the pan away.
- Follow the steps on the package for cooking bacon on the stove in a large skillet. Take out all but one tablespoon of the grease. (You could also drain it all and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil next.) Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, cut it up into small pieces. Put on top of bread.
- In an oiled pan, add the onion. On medium heat, cook for about 4 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and spinach. Cook, stirring every now and then, for about two to three minutes, or until the spinach has softened. Take it off the heat. Spread it out on the bread and bacon, and then cover it with all the cheese.
- In a big bowl, mix the eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and pepper together using a whisk. Spread out over the cheese. Put the lid on tightly and put it in the fridge for an hour or overnight (up to 12 to 16 hours).
- Take the dish out of the fridge and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Warm the oven up to 375°F (191°C).
- Cover the dish and bake it for 20 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil in a loose way, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. It’s done when the sides are browned and the middle is puffed up. This process normally takes 50 to 55 minutes all together.
- Take it out of the oven, and if you want, put some garnishes on top. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Put extras in the fridge and tightly cover them. They will last for up to 5 days. Warm up again in the microwave.
💭 Recipe Tips:
- Bacon Cooking: Cook bacon until crisp for a nice texture contrast. Alternatively, you can use ham or sausage.
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese Choices: While Parmesan adds a nice sharpness, mixing it with softer cheeses like cheddar or mozzarella can add creaminess.
- Egg Mixture: Ensure the egg and milk mixture is well whisked for an even, custard-like consistency in the strata.
- Seasoning Adjustments: Tailor the salt, mustard, and pepper to your taste. Adding herbs like chives or parsley can add freshness.
- Resting Time: Allow sufficient resting time after assembling and before baking to let the bread soak up the egg mixture.
🌭 What To Serve Breakfast Strata?
Serve Breakfast Strata with a fresh fruit salad, a side of breakfast sausages or bacon, Greek yogurt with honey, a green salad, or tomatoes for a complete brunch spread.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Breakfast Strata?
- Refrigerator: Place your cooled leftovers Breakfast Strata in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap individual portions of your leftovers Breakfast Strata in freezer-safe wrap or place in freezer containers feeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Breakfast Strata?
- Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) place leftovers Breakfast Strata in an oven-safe dish and cover with foil heat for about 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave Method: Cut a portion of your leftovers Breakfast Strata and place it on a microwave-safe plate heat on medium power in 1-minute intervals, checking for warmth.
FAQ’S
How should I thaw frozen Breakfast Strata?
Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight for the best results avoid thawing at room temperature as it can lead to bacterial growth.
Can Breakfast Strata be part of a balanced diet?
Yes, when served with a side of fruit or vegetables, it can be a part of a balanced meal consider the overall portion size and ingredients used.
How do I prevent the Strata from drying out when reheating?
Covering it with foil in the oven or using a damp paper towel in the microwave helps retain moisture.
Will the texture change after freezing Breakfast Strata?
There may be a slight texture change, particularly in the bread, but it generally retains its flavor and structure well in Breakfast Strata .
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Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Nutrition Fact
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 140.6
- Total Fat 5.0 g
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g
- Cholesterol 64.2 mg
- Sodium 66.9 mg
- Potassium 67.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 5.9 g
- Dietary Fiber 0.8 g
- Sugars 0.2 g
- Protein 16.8 g
- Vitamin A 1.9%
- Vitamin C 0.4%
- Vitamin D 2.0%
- Calcium 4.3%
- Iron 2.4%
Ina Garten Breakfast Strata
Description
Ina Garten’s Breakfast Strata is made with bread, bacon, onion, garlic, spinach, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonings. It serves 6 and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish (or one of a similar size) with cooking oil or grease it.
- Fill the pan with bread and spread it out in a single layer. Then, set the pan away.
- Follow the steps on the package for cooking bacon on the stove in a large skillet. Take out all but one tablespoon of the grease. (You could also drain it all and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil next.) Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, cut it up into small pieces. Put on top of bread.
- In an oiled pan, add the onion. On medium heat, cook for about 4 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and spinach. Cook, stirring every now and then, for about two to three minutes, or until the spinach has softened. Take it off the heat. Spread it out on the bread and bacon, and then cover it with all the cheese.
- In a big bowl, mix the eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and pepper together using a whisk. Spread out over the cheese. Put the lid on tightly and put it in the fridge for an hour or overnight (up to 12 to 16 hours).
- Take the dish out of the fridge and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Warm the oven up to 375°F (191°C).
- Cover the dish and bake it for 20 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil in a loose way, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. It’s done when the sides are browned and the middle is puffed up. This process normally takes 50 to 55 minutes all together.
- Take it out of the oven, and if you want, put some garnishes on top. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Put extras in the fridge and tightly cover them. They will last for up to 5 days. Warm up again in the microwave.
Notes
- Bacon Cooking: Cook bacon until crisp for a nice texture contrast. Alternatively, you can use ham or sausage.
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese Choices: While Parmesan adds a nice sharpness, mixing it with softer cheeses like cheddar or mozzarella can add creaminess.
- Egg Mixture: Ensure the egg and milk mixture is well whisked for an even, custard-like consistency in the strata.
- Seasoning Adjustments: Tailor the salt, mustard, and pepper to your taste. Adding herbs like chives or parsley can add freshness.
- Resting Time: Allow sufficient resting time after assembling and before baking to let the bread soak up the egg mixture.
Ina Garten Breakfast Strata
